Inventory Analyst: Cycle Counts & Process Optimization

Celestica Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Associate in San Jose, CA to participate in cycle counting and data analysis within the inventory management team. You will coordinate counters, monitor priorities, and identify process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional colleagues.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, basic math, and proficiency with Excel/Access tools, with opportunities to train others and contribute to monthly updates for leadership.

Qualifications

• Zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of cycle counters across the business areas.
• Monitors activities to ensure proper priorities and deployment.
• Identifies process issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists with variance analysis to identify root cause of issues.
• Reports cycle count findings and assist in implementation of process improvements.
• Tracks and follows-up on process improvements.
• Communicates initiatives across the business areas.
• Presents cycle count findings, write-offs and process improvements to senior management.
• Provides training, support and mentoring to NCM Specialists to assist them in analyzing data and understanding role in Inventory Management.
• Develops and implements process changes to improve the current process.
• Facilitates monthly meetings to give team a technical or business update.
• Provides training on NCM for site employees to gain an understanding and need for the NCM process.
• Performs audits on physical processes and adherence to physical processes.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Skills

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Celestica, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Associate in San Jose, CA to participate in cycle counting and data analysis within the inventory management team. You will coordinate counters, monitor priorities, and identify process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional colleagues.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, basic math, and proficiency with Excel/Access tools, with opportunities to train others and contribute to monthly updates for leadership.